North Korean photographer burnt alive at the launch of missile

When Leader Kim Jong-un was celebrating the victory of the successful launch, his citizen was burnt alive.

A North Korean photographer was burnt alive at the launch of the latest Hwasong-15 missile on November 29. That particular scene was cut when the official media Korean Central News Agency replayed the video.

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A source said “The photographer who stood near Hwasong-15 missile was enveloped by fire. I was shocked to see officials watching the launch. I did not know whether it was the fault of the cameraman or the control center. But it was impossible for leader Kim Jong-un who was at the site not to have witnessed the incident.”

Media from South Korea reported that North Korea official newspaper ‘Workers' News’ sent many photographers to different locations so that they could take photos from different perspectives.

This Nov. 29, 2017, image provided by the North Korean government on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, third from left, and what the North Korean government calls the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile, in North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

In this undated photo provided on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects an intercontinental ballistic missile test in North Korea on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

This missile was considered as the most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile to date. It appears that the photographer had no idea of the safety range at the launch site. South Korean analyst believed this photographer might not be the only casualty. There might be others who had suffered a similar fate. The recent missile test-fire is the sixteenth within these two months.

In this undated photo provided on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects an intercontinental ballistic missile test in North Korea on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Norway’s move to revoke the export license for a naval missile system for Malaysia's navy, warning it could damage confidence in European defense suppliers.

Anwar said he raised Malaysia’s “vehement objection” during a phone call with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, after Oslo blocked delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system and launcher components intended for Malaysia’s littoral combat ship program.

“Malaysia has honored every obligation under this contract since 2018: scrupulously, faithfully and without equivocation,” Anwar said in a statement. “Norway, it appears, has not felt compelled to extend us the same courtesy and demonstration of good faith."

The missile manufacturer, Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS, said export licensing decisions are handled entirely by Norwegian authorities, according to Malaysian national news agency Bernama.

The Norwegian government hasn't made any public comments on the cancellation of the missile system or Anwar's remarks.

Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin told local media that the government had already paid nearly 95% of the contract value when Oslo blocked delivery in March.

The NSM anti-ship missile system was meant to equip Malaysia’s new class of littoral combat ships as part of its modernization efforts.

Anwar said Oslo's move would hurt Malaysia's operational readiness and "undoubtedly carry broader ramifications for the regional balance.”

He questioned the reliability of European defense suppliers if signed agreements could be reversed unilaterally.

“Signed contracts are solemn instruments. They are not confetti to be scattered in so capricious a manner,” the Malaysian leader said. “If European defense suppliers reserve the right to renege with impunity, their value as strategic partners flies out the window.”

Khaled said the government was now examining legal options and possible compensation claims over the cancelled delivery.

Visitors are gathered next to a display of an NSM Naval Strike Missile made by Norwegian company Kongsberg, presented at the Euronaval show, in Le Bourget, North of Paris, France, Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends the Special Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu province, Philippines, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Rolex Dela Pena/Pool Photo via AP)